Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Full Time

We have the following hours available:

• Monday - Friday 8am to 5:30pm

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Job Classification (Exempt or Non-exempt): Non-exempt

Job Summary: The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher supports the teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This position assists with implementing lesson plans, engaging in group activities, and ensuring children are supervised and well cared for throughout the day. The Assistant Teacher builds positive relationships with children, families, and team members while maintaining a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere. They follow all safety protocols and program guidelines, ensuring compliance with licensing regulations and accreditation standards. Through meaningful interactions and hands-on support, the Assistant Teacher upholds the philosophy and mission of NCHS.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Child Supervision & Safety

• Assists in supervising children, conducting health and safety checks, and maintaining required child-to-staff ratios.

• Supports the teacher in prioritizing health and safety, responding to emergencies, and monitoring special health or dietary needs.

• Helps maintain a clean and hygienic environment by following cleaning and sanitation guidelines.

• Provides daily care and support in the classroom, ensuring children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs are met. (feeding, toileting, comforting)

2. Curriculum & Child Development

• Assists in the planning, implementation, and documentation of curriculum and assessments.

• Observes child development and provides input for family conferences as needed.

• Builds positive relationships with children and families to create a supportive learning environment.

• Supports the use of developmentally appropriate behavior management strategies.

• Assists children and families during transitions (examples; enrollment, classroom changes, daily routines).

3. Compliance and Documentation

• Supports compliance with NE DHHS licensing regulations, accreditation standards and NCHS Early Childhood policies, and procedures.

• Completes required annual professional development.

• Uses center resources efficiently and reports issues with materials and equipment to the teacher or director.

• Accurately completes daily classroom attendance and meal logs, accident, daily activity reports and other required documentation on time while ensuring confidentiality.

Supplemental Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commitment to NCHS mission, vision, values, CQI initiatives, and strategic plan goals.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative relationship with internal and external professionals.
• Participation in agency committees as assigned.
• Positive representation of NCHS in all community settings.
• Ability to interpret and abide by NCHS policies and procedures.
• Embracing and championing NCHS’s mission, values and culture.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or director.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Minimum education and experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Have a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of experience in organized group activities for young children as indicated by a positive reference from a former employer or supervisor.

2. Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Understanding developmental milestones, early childhood education principles, and best practices to support cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth.

• Familiar with developmentally appropriate curriculums, lesson planning, and assessment tools.

• Knowledge of positive behavior guidance strategies and conflict resolution techniques.

• Awareness of sanitation/health guidelines for childcare environments.

• Ability to build relationships with families, effectively communicate, and support their involvement in their child’s learning.

3. Physical Demand:

• The ability to frequently communicate with NCHS team members and community partnerships.

• Able to inspect written communication and respond to directions and hazards.

• Able to move equipment weighing up to 35 pounds.

• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs in the building and home structures.

• Able to operate a computer and other office equipment.

• Able to remain in a stationary position and move about different work environments.

• This position requires access to reliable and safe transportation. A copy of insurance and registration will be required upon hiring.

• Requires active engagement, including standing, bending, lifting, and moving around the classroom and outdoor play areas.

4. Schedule demands

• Full time schedule follows a standard weekday schedule (Monday–Friday), may require early morning, evening, or occasional weekend availability for staff meetings, professional development, or family events.

• Consistent attendance: Reliable and punctual attendance is essential to maintaining staff-to-child ratios and ensuring a stable learning environment

5. Site factors (work location, environment, travel, etc.):

• Work in an early childhood center setting.

• Local travel will be required with state-wide travel on occasion for meetings.
  

Salary/Wage: $15.73 - 17.69/hour depending on education and experience

Hours available are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm

Benefits and Perks of Working at NCHS:

• We observe 9 paid holidays each calendar year
• NCHS offers generous and flexible vacation
• As advocates for mental health, we offer 5 well being days each year
• We understand the importance of family. We are flexible and offer additional paid time for sick, bereavement, or new child leave needs for you and your family.
• Fair and equal pay is important to us.
• NCHS contributes 5% of your salary after one year of employment towards your 401k; full vestment after 5 years.
• Referral bonuses for employees who refer qualified candidates
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• We offer 5 free counseling sessions each year through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit https://www.nchs.org/careers, locate this position, and click on "Apply for this Position" beneath the job description to complete the online application form. The application must be completed in full and submitted by the specified closing date for consideration.